Top things to do in Sydney in Summer (Updated July 2026)

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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight
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Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as...

20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
4.9 (623)
$191.81
$190.81

Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter
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Special Offer

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage...

30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
4.9 (71)
$266.41
$265.41

Extreme Aerobatics Experience in the Extra 330LX
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Special Offer

Strap in for one of the most extreme aerobatic experiences available. Departing from Bankstown Airport, the Extra 330LX launches skyward with immense climb performance, earning...

25 minutesFree Cancellation
25 minutesFree Cancellation
25 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
$825.51
$824.51

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)
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Explore Sydney harbour aboard Coral, your self-drive boat hire. Perfect for up to six passengers, this charming cruiser requires no license, is beginner friendly, making...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
$362.31
$361.31

Sydney's Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour (Fully Guided)
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Special Offer

Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
$94.01
$93.01

30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour
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Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Opera House as well as the famous Olympic Park precinct from the seat of...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
$238.58
$237.58

Ultimate Private Sea Kayaking Adventure on Sydney Harbour
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Special Offer

Private Tours Include • Exclusive private guide • Tailored route selection • Premium composite sea kayaks • Deluxe double sea kayaks or expedition-grade single kayaks...

3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
$231.46
$230.46

Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special
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Special Offer

Get ready for the ultimate thrill in an open-cockpit biplane aerobatic adventure. Feel the adrenaline surge as you soar through the skies, looping and rolling...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (12)
$525
$524

Sydney Harbour Joy Flight in the Pitts Special
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Special Offer

Take to the skies in the legendary Red Baron open-cockpit biplane, the Pitts Special, for an unforgettable aerial adventure. Your experience begins at the Red...

50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (6)
$561.94
$560.94

Luxury Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour
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Special Offer

Explore the stunning Sydney Harbour with the luxury self drive Axopar 28. Perfect for up to 8 guests, this sporty cruiser features a powerful 350hp...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$988.90
$987.90

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays
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From iconic cities to tropical islands, wildlife encounters to Indigenous culture, this 14-day small-group tour from Sydney to Cairns is your ultimate East Coast adventure...

14 days
14 days
14 days
5.0 (7)
$6,046.46
$6,045.46

East Coast Australia 16 Day Comfort Tour from Sydney to Daintree
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Discover Australia’s East Coast in comfort on this 16-day journey filled with culture, coastlines, and adventure. From the iconic sights of Sydney to the ancient...

16 days
16 days
16 days
5.0 (2)
$7,656
$7,655

Sydney: The Golden Hour Paddle – Middle Harbour Sundowner
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Special Offer

This is a fully guided seakayaking experience. It is for a minimum of two people. We paddle out and around Middle Harbour just before sunset....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$131.75
$130.75

Luxury Italian Wooden Speedboat Cruises in New South Wales
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Special Offer

Live the sweet life and explore Sydney Harbour on Sydney’s original and only Italian Wooden Speedboat La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita or Dolce (Doll-Chi),...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
$816.98
$815.98

Discover Sydney Harbour and It’s Secret Islands
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Special Offer

Embark on a captivating journey of Sydney Harbour to uncover its hidden treasures—Secret Islands that gleam with history and teem with Australian wildlife amidst lush...

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$124.63
$123.63

1 Hour Rental Deluxe Double Sea Kayak
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Special Offer

We only use high end deluxe double sea kayaks. These are very lightweight and stable. The kayaks are Australian made by Mirage Sea Kayaks. They...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$42.73
$41.73

8 Day Byron Bay Noosa Fraser Island Tour from Sydney to Brisbane
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Special Offer

Ready to experience the ultimate East Coast adventure in comfort and style? This 8-day small-group tour from Sydney to Brisbane blends iconic highlights, immersive culture,...

8 days
8 days
8 days
$3,265.37
$3,264.37

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World
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Special Offer

Travel just 1.5 hours with a small group max 35 people to experience nature on a grand scale in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Blue...

10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (634)
$141.05
$140.05

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour with Local Guide
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Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: See the Best of Sydney with a Live Guide Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (131)
$34.81
$33.81

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
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Special Offer

The Rocks Walking Tours offer an immersive journey through one of Sydney's most historic precincts. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,692)
$35.61
$34.61

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